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McLaughlin PRO Racer Gallery

The McLaughlin PRO Racer is the most technologically advanced Optimist in the world. It also happens to be the the most customizable Optimist in the world! McLaughlin’s craftsmen take the time to customize every PRO Racer, while still guaranteeing maximum stiffness...

What makes for the perfect Sailor Support RIB?

What makes for the perfect Sailor Support RIB? In the last decade, we’ve seen a transition in sailing from Whalers and Carolina Skiffs as the preferred sailor support craft to Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). With all the options out there, what makes the difference...

Why choose a McLaughlin Optimist Sailboat?

What advantage does McLaughlin Optimist Sailboat offer a youth sailing program? McLaughlin has been a United States Optimist sailboat builder for more than thirty-five years. High quality and durable sailboats (Snipe, Windmill, Lightning, Daysailer etc.) are our...

Why Float When You Can Fly?

Everyone can conjure up the iconic image: A turquoise sea, light stray clouds skidding along in the heavens, and a white sail on the horizon standing out against the blue sky. Oh, to be a sailor! Onlookers often wonder about their destination. Is it somewhere...

Why teach your child to sail?

What follows is an article originally written by a father, Steve Sherman, who wanted to teach his boys how to sail. It was this experience that eventually made building the Optimist his life’s ambition. His love for sailing is now shared by his grandchildren (pictured...

Solo Sailing Drills and Safety

For this week’s article, we teamed up with a good friend and former teammate, Kevin Broome at American Yacht Club. We certainly know many of you are eager to get on the water sailing, so please check your local laws and regulations. With some of the waterways...